SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- Practical Research 1

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I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research.

B. Objective
To compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Qualitative and Quantitative Research

To come up with a good research, a good research design is needed. The type of
research would depend on the purpose of writing the research.
There are two broad categories of research methodology: qualitative and
quantitative research. The research method determines the approach the researcher takes
in identifying relevant data for the research and collecting and analyzing the information
gathered in the research. Choosing either a quantitative or qualitative approach will affect the
components of the research. For instance, a researcher may choose to undertake a scientific
research. If he or she takes a qualitative approach, the goal of the study will be to discuss and
analyze the underlying concepts and theories related to the research topic. If the researcher
chooses a quantitative approach, he or she will use statistical data to provide an explanation
of the phenomenon.

Comparison Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Qualitative Quantitative

a formal, objective, systematic

a systematic subjective approach
Definition used to describe life experiences
and give them meaning.
process for obtaining
information about the world.
A method used to describe, test
relationships and examine
cause and effect relationships.

To gain insight; explore the depth, To test relationships, describe,

Goals richness and complexity inherent examine cause and effect
in the phenomenon. relations.

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 Seeks to explore, explain and Seeks to confirm a hypothesis
understand some phenomena – about some phenomena –
What? and Why? What? and How many?

Characteristics Soft Science Hard Science

Focus: complex and broad Focus: concise and narrow

Holistic Reductionist

Subjective Objective

Dialectic, inductive reasoning Logistic, deductive reasoning

Basis of knowing: meaning and Basis of knowing: cause and

discovery effect, relationships

Develops theory (Theory

Tests theory (Theory Testing)
Emergent)
Shared interpretation Controlled

Methods: less structured; Data Highly structured methods:

gathered through interviews, Data gathered through the use
observations, content analysis, of tools, equipment,
etc. questionnaires, etc.

Communication and observation Instruments

Asks open-ended questions in an Asks closed-ended questions

effort to explore that give quantifiable answers

Data provided as a narrative, Data is in the form of numbers

picture, or object and statistical results

Basic element of analysis:

Basic element of analysis: words
numbers

Individual interpretation Statistical analysis

Results may be presented

subjectively – may reveal biases, Results are documented using
values or experiences that impact objective language
how the results are interpreted

Uniqueness Generalization

III. ACTIVITIES

Practice Task 1
Directions: For this task, read and comprehend each statement. Write YES if it is correct and
change the underlined word/s if it is not. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
_________1. Quantitative research uses non-statistical methods to gather and interpret
data.

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_________2. Qualitative research asks close-ended questions in interviews.
_________3. Qualitative research aims to explore and explain a phenomenon in study.
_________4. Quantitative design’s goal is to test and confirm a hypothesis in the research.
_________5. Qualitative research is concise and broad.

Practice Task 2

Directions: Rearrange the jumbled letters to identify the missing term in the following
statements. Write your answers on your notebook.
1. A quantitative design is a deductive and objective process of inquiry which uses
mathematical procedures to make ___________________ and is reported in formal language.

S L T A E G A I I N Z O N E R

2. Qualitative research is primarily ________________ research.

O A T P E Y R L X O R

3. Quantitative design asks objective questions that give ______________ answers.

U T I E N Q A I A L B F

4. Qualitative data collection methods vary using ________________or _______________

techniques.

T D N E U C R T U U S R

5. (Please refer to the statement in the number 4 to answer this)

I S M E - E C D U T R U S R T

Practice Task 3

Directions: Read the following examples and decide whether the statement can be
studied using Quantitative or Qualitative research. Write QN for Quantitative and QL for
Qualitative. Write your answers on your notebook.
_______1. Maria wants to find out why some children frequently misbehave.

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_______2. Jenny wants to find out if taking two tablets of paracetamol is more effective than
taking only one.

_______3. A business owner wants to know if his company is performing well compared to
his competitors.
_______4. Gerald wants to be aware of the coping mechanisms when losing a loved one.
_______5. Maria wants to determine how much water is absorbed by each brand of tissue.

B. ASSESSMENT

Direction: Using the Venn Diagram, describe the differences and similarities of Qualitative
and Quantitative research based on what you have learned in this lesson.

Qualitative Quantitative

IV. REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Directions: What part of the lesson did you like the most and why? Write your insights in
your answer sheet.

V. REFERENCES
Cristobal, A. P. & Cristobal M. C. D. (2017). Practical research for senior high school.
Quezon City, Manila: C & E Publishing, Inc.

Jerusalem, V. L., Garcia, M. D. R., Palencia, J. M. & Palencia, M. M. (2017). Practical

Research 1: Basics of qualitative research. Sampaloc, Manila: Fastbooks

Matira, M. D. (2016). Practical research for the 21st Century Learners. Sampaloc,
Manila: St.
Augustine Publications, Inc.

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Prepared by:

JENNY M. BUENCONSEJO
Teacher II, Tabaco National High School

Layout Artists:

JASON C. BORABO PAUL BRYAN BRON

Teacher III, Mayon Elementary School Master Teacher I, Basud Elementary School

Quality Assurance Team:

ROLANDO B. MONTEALEGRE MARCIAL B. BELLEN

Master Teacher II, Tabaco National High School Principal II, San Antonio National High School

LAARNIE G. BALIN
Master Teacher I, Tabaco National High School

LANY M. ABAINZA JEANETTE M. ROMBLON

Education Program Supervisor, English Education Program Supervisor, English
SDO Tabaco City SDO Masbate City

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V. Answer Key

Practice Task 1

1. statistical
2. open-ended
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. complex

Practice Task 2

1. GENERALIZATIONS
2. EXPLORATORY
3. QUANTIFIABLE
4. UNSTRUCTURED
5. SEMI-STRUCTURED

Practice Task 3
1. QL
2. QN
3. QN
4. QL
5. QN

Assessment
Answers may vary

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